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Meadowsweet (Spirea ulmaria)Meadowsweet is also known as Queen of the meadow. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.
Meadowsweet is used for colds, bronchitis, upset stomach, heartburn, peptic ulcer disease,
and joint disorders including gout. It is also used to increase urine output and kill germs
in the urine of people with bladder infections. Meadowsweet contains tannins, which might decrease
inflammation (swelling) and decrease mucus (phlegm). It also has small amounts of salicylates, which are similar to aspirin. 2.4 Ounces
(The Latin name Spiraea ulmaria is synonymous with the Latin name Filipendula ulmaria) |